It started with Elvis Peacock signing with Barry Switzer and the Oklahoma Sooners in 1974 at a time when it was rare for a Miami kid to join a national program.
Peacock went on to rush for more than 2,000 yards at Oklahoma and was the Los Angeles Rams’ first-round pick in ’78.
From there, the Central Rockets have sent numerous running backs to the next levels, including Willis McGahee, Najeh Davenport, Travaris Cadet, Davonta Freeman, Dalvin Cook, James Cook and Anthony Jones.
All of those running backs have played or are playing in the NFL except for James Cook (Georgia) and Jones (FIU), who are still in college.